York Regional Police help in Pakistan flood relief efforts

York Regional Police Chief Armand La Barge is proud to partner with the Pakistani community in York Region to assist relief efforts following the devastating flooding in Pakistan. More than 20 million people have been affected with homes, villages and prime food crops destroyed.

In partnership with the Association of Progressive Muslims of Canada (APMC), the International Development and Relief Foundation, the Canadian Friends of Pakistan and Goodwill, York Regional Police is asking residents to be generous in their support for this relief effort.

Donation bins have been set up in each of the five District stations across the region and the Community Resource Centre in Richmond Hill and residents are urged to donate the following items which are urgently needed: Tents, first-aid kits, canned foods, new clothing, dry milk, soap, candles, mosquito spray, granola bars, water bottles, juice boxes and boxes of cookies. Anyone wishing to donate cash to assist with the relief efforts, is asked to do so by visiting the International Development and Relief Foundation website at http://idrf.com

"The devastating flooding in Pakistan has left millions of people without homes, food, clean water and basic necessities for survival,” said Mobeen Khaja, APMC President. “York Regional Police, The Association of Progressive Muslims of Canada and other organizations are appealing to the people of York Region to donate generously to help these people who are the victims of this natural calamity. Donated items will be transported free of charge to Pakistan by the Pakistan International Airlines.”

“I have heard from many York Region residents who are very worried about friends and family living in Pakistan and the difficulties they continue to face,” said Chief La Barge. “Canadians are known far and wide for our generosity and now the citizens of Pakistan need our help. I urge all residents to donate whatever they can.”

Donation locations include:

#1 District, 240 Prospect Street, Newmarket
#2 District, 171 Major Mackenzie Drive West, Richmond Hill
#3 District, 3527 Baseline Road, Sutton
#4 District, 2700 Rutherford Road, Vaughan
#5 District, 8700 McCowan Road, Markham

Community Resource Centre, 9350 Yonge Street at Hillcrest Mall